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Sunday, August 7th, 2011
Want to buy real estate in the Birmingham, Alabama area?
This is the best place to search the Birmingham, AL MLS for your home and get valuable information about the Birmingham, Alabama real estate market. Included on this site are real estate listings from Alabama’s top real estate company NOT found on other sites. Search homes for sale in the Birmingham Alabama market, which includes RealtySouth listings from Alabama’s #1 real estate company.
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Are you aware that in most markets it is still cheaper to buy than rent? In the current economy, there are so many Birmingham real estate options from which to choose, and you will need an agent to help you make the best real estate decisions. You have definitely come to the right place to begin your home search. As the local real estate expert, and a Birmingham native, I am ready to put my years of experience as a REALTOR® to work for you. My #1 goal is to provide you with the best real estate services possible. You will want to know how to find the right house for you. I will make it my highest priority to find the home that best matches your wants, needs, and price.
My areas of real estate expertise are:
- Highway 280 Corridor, including Greystone, Highland Lakes, Brook Highland, Inverness, Meadowbrook, Mt. Laurel, and Chelsea
- Vestavia Hills, including Liberty Park, Old Overton, and Cahaba Heights
- Hoover, including Ross Bridge, The Preserve, and Riverchase
- Mountain Brook
- Homewood
- North Shelby County
If you haven’t chosen a Birmingham REALTOR® yet, consider asking an agent these questions:
- What are the fastest growing Birmingham areas in Jefferson and Shelby counties?
- If I am a first time homebuyer, what do I need to do to start a serious home search?
- What areas of the Birmingham real estate market are affordable and convenient?
- What kind of insights do you have about upscale and luxury real estate markets in Birmingham, Alabama?
As a top agent for the #1 real estate company in Alabama, I can help find your dream home in Birmingham and the surrounding suburbs of Jefferson and Shelby counties. Whether you are interested in buyng your first home, a retirement home, an executive home, a lot, a townhouse, condo, loft, or an historic property, I can help find the right real estate property for you in the Birmingham, Alabama area!
Shannon Holmes, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Enjoy the Birmingham, AL MLS Search at the top of this page. Please call Shannon Holmes if you need further information, or have any questions, about Birmingham, Alabama real estate.
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Friday, April 8th, 2011
Mountain Brook, Alabama is at its most beautiful in Springtime, with the beauty of flowering dogwood and azaleas sprinkling the wooded setting. Realtor Shannon Holmes of RealtySouth recently took a walking tour of one of her favorite Mountain Brook areas, snapping pictures of beautiful homes and scenery from Jemison Park along Mountain Brook Parkway, and up Overhill Road to Guilford, Hastings, Sussex, and Balmoral Roads. Notice the different architectural styles of the city.
Lovely French Norman in Mountain Brook
Mountain Brook Colonial
This Mountain Brook Colonial is a well known former Birmingham Symphony Decorator Showhouse situated along Mountain Brook Parkway next to Jemison Park. Sidewalks lead past this beautiful home as part of the walking trails in the city.
The Mill is another familiar site across from Jemison Park. Built in the 1920′s as a replacement for the original grist mill burned during the American Civil War, this replica is now a charming private home.
Springtime view of The Mill in Mountain Brook
In the picture below, water rushes along the creek running through Jemison Park in Mountain Brook, Alabama.
View up the creek in Jemison Park
Here are more homes along Mountain Brook Parkway as viewed from Jemison Park.
Traditional Beauty as seen from Mountain Brook Parkway
French Design in Stone as seen from Mountain Brook Parkway
Williamsburg Traditional on Mountain Brook Parkway
Climbing the hill above Mountain Brook Parkway, the lovely Spring buds and flowers can be enjoyed on the lawns of these Mountain Brook, Alabama homes.
Timeless Design in Brick
This home was once featured on the Independent Presbyterian Church Christmas Tour
Elegant Mountain Brook Home
Stone Renovation with Winding Drive
Wonderful Angles and Detail on this Mountain Brook Tudor
On this beautiful April day, the glories of Spring and the beautiful homes of Mountain Brook provided an enjoyable afternoon.
SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR®
(205) 706-3975
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.
Please contact Shannon Holmes for questions about Birmingham, Alabama real estate, or for more information on beautiful Mountain Brook, Alabama homes.
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Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Within the city of Birmingham, Alabama, and situated along the ridge of Red Mountain, are the three neighborhoods of:
- Forest Park
- Redmont Park
- Highland Park
Forest Park, developed in 1914, descends from the top of the ridge, following the mountain downward towards the popular area of restaurants and retail known as “Southside”.
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Redmont Park, developed in 1925, sits at the pinnacle of the ridge, and has some of Birmingham’s most prestigious stone castles and grandest mansions. Many have breathtaking views of the city lights at night. Redmont is situated just above the English Village commercial district.
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Highland Park is centered by Highland Park itself, and adjacent to the Highland Park Golf Course. Homes such as Donnelly House on Highland Avenue have made their way onto the National Historic Register.
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These urban neighborhoods were developed in the early 1900′s, and have experienced a strong resurgence in the last twenty years or so. An interesting mix of many architectural styles popular in the early twentieth century can be found in these three neighborhoods, including:
- Georgian
- Italianate
- French
- Craftsman
- Tudor
- Mediterranean
- Southern Colonial
Though only a few hundred homes belong to these neighborhoods, their authentic architectural details, along with close-in convenience to downtown and UAB, give these three neighborhoods genuine appeal.
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SHANNON HOLMES (205) 706-3975
RealtySouth
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Sunday, October 25th, 2009
SEARCH MOUNTAIN BROOK ALABAMA REAL ESTATE HOMES FOR SALE MLS
Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, and extremely convenient to downtown Birmingham, is the beautiful city of Mountain Brook, Alabama. The planned city of Mountain Brook, Alabama, was designed by Warren H. Manning, a prominent Massachusetts architect of the roaring twenties.
Mountain Brook Traditional Georgian
Since the beginning of its development in 1929, Mountain Brook has boasted some of the finest architecture in the country, consisting of everything from English style cottages to Stone Castles in the style of English Tudor and French Normandy. Traditional Georgian and Southern Colonials are also prevalent here.
Mountain Brook French Norman Home
Mountain Brook, Alabama homes are some of the most frequently renovated homes in the country. Look up and down just about any street in Mountain Brook, and you will find major work being done to homes on a regular basis. Since many of the homes in Mountain Brook, Alabama were designed by prominent architects and have historical significance, great care is taken with any remodeling done to homes in Mountain Brook. For this reason, each home in Mountain Brook, Alabama is a unique and charming example of the best in architecture.
Mountain Brook, Alabama Home Renovation
Mountain Brook Renovation Progresses
Mountain Brook Alabama Home Remodeled
Not only is Mountain Brook the most affluent city in the state of Alabama, it is the 17th wealthiest in the nation, and also Alabama’s best educated.
City officials through the years have judiciously protected the many parks and green spaces that the residents enjoy so well. When taking a morning drive down the tree-lined streets of Mountain Brook, Alabama, you will see many joggers, walkers, and bikers getting their daily exercise.
The three original villages of Mountain Brook, connected by what once were horseback riding trails are:
- Mountain Brook Village
- English Village
- Crestline Village
Many of the most sought after homes for sale in Mountain Brook, Alabama surround the three area golf courses:
The convenient, upscale shopping and amenities, as well as its award-winning school system, make Mountain Brook, Alabama a very desirable city in which to live.
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SHANNON HOLMES (205) 706-3975
RealtySouth
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Contact Shannon Holmes for more information on Mountain Brook, Alabama Real Estate or homes for sale in the MLS.
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Monday, July 20th, 2009
4067 Paxton Place Vestavia Hills AL 35242 Liberty Park Home for Sale
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Homes for sale in the 4000 acre master-planned community of Liberty Park Subdivision in Vestavia, Alabama range in price from about the $350,000′s to $1,000,000+, and have a host of fabulous amenities to offer:
- Liberty Park Community Pool
- Lakes with Fishing
- Parks
- Sidewalks
- Playground
- Vestavia Sports Complex
- Trails
- Green Spaces
- Two onsite neighborhood schools – Liberty Park Elementary and the new Liberty Park Middle School (Homes for sale in Liberty Park are also zoned for Vestavia Hills High School.)
- Old Overton Club
- new construction homes in the Provence sector just opening
- Homes for sale in gated area of Old Overton in Liberty Park
- Homes for sale with view lots
- Homes for sale with golf course views
- Hotel
- Commercial Offices
- Retail Space in the Prominence Shops at Liberty Park with a Bank, Dry Cleaners, etc.
- Community Activities such as “Art in the Park”, a Pumpkin Patch, and a Christmas Party, sponsored by the Ladies of Liberty Park organizaton
- Easy access to I-459, Highway 280, I-65, & Highway 31
- Close to shopping at The Summit, Brookwood Mall, and the numerous shopping choices that the Highway 280 Corridor has to offer
- Convenient to most of the wonderful amenities that Birmingham, Alabama, (the largest city in the state) has to offer. For more information on activities and amenities in the Birmingham area, please refer to “FUN & ENTERTAINMENT LINKS WHEN MOVING TO BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA”.
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SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Information deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
SHANNON HOLMES is a Birmingham, Alabama native who attended Vestavia Schools as a child. Her vast knowledge of the area could prove a valuable asset to the home buyer or seller. Always happy to answer questions, please contact Shannon for any real estate information about Liberty Park Subdivision, Vestavia, Alabama or its amenities.
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Sunday, July 19th, 2009
7401 Ridgecrest Court Rd Vestavia Hills AL 35242 Liberty Park home for sale
Liberty Park Subdivision, Vestavia, Alabama has many beautiful homes for sale. Preserving the natural environment along the Cahaba River, yet still providing residents with all the modern conveniences they might need, the master-planned community of Liberty Park is a place any home buyer would be proud to call home.
Each neighborhood in Liberty Park Subdivision, Vestavia, Alabama has a distinct yet cohesive feel, with pricing starting in the $350,000′s to well over one million dollars. The following is a list of neighborhoods with homes for sale in Liberty Park:
- Alston Crest
- Hampden Place
- Boulder Lake
- Vestlake Hills
- Heritage Hills
- Vestlake Cove
- Vestlake Ridge
- King’s Mountain Ridge
- Old Overton
- Provence (new construction homes)
Award-winning plans in the neighborhoods of Liberty Park are designed for ease of entertaining, and contain many luxury features. Many of the homes for sale in Liberty Park have high quality features such as granite countertops, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, beautiful crown mouldings, and more.
Some of Birmingham’s top builders for the beautiful, livable homes for sale in Liberty Park, Vestavia, Alabama include:
- Cross Construction LLC
- Cross Custom Homes, Inc.
- Cross Development LLC
- Darden Construction Co., Inc.
- Dorsett Construction Co. Inc.
- Indianwood Building Co., Inc.
- Lifescape Builders LLC
- R & J Building Co. Inc.
- Rusert Homes LLC
- Signature Homes
Standing sentinel over the beautiful 4000 acre master-planned community of Liberty Park Subdivision in Vestavia, Alabama is one of the world’s largest replicas of Lady Liberty. After years atop the Liberty National Building in downtown Birmingham, the 36 foot tall Statue of Liberty was moved to her present location off of I-459, and close to Highway 280, in 1989. With her torch blazing, this well-recognized statue dominates the skyline at the exit to the subdivision. It is fitting that she lends a bit of history to her Liberty Park home.
VESTAVIA HILLS ALABAMA CITY INFORMATION
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Shannon Holmes, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Please contact Shannon Holmes for more information about Liberty Park Subdivision homes for sale in the Vestavia, Alabama MLS.
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Saturday, July 11th, 2009
Chace Lake Hoover AL
SEARCH CHASE LAKE SUBDIVISION HOMES FOR SALE HOOVER ALABAMA
Situated on the former site of Chace Lake Country Club is the new Hoover, Alabama subdivision of Chace Lake. The great “heart of Hoover” location of this neighborhood means that nearly every amenity is only minutes away:
- Entrance off of Highway 31, a main shopping and business district
- Close to the Hoover Municipal Complex – Library, Senior Center, Recreation Center
- About 2 minutes to Highway 150, and the shopping meccas of the Riverchase Galleria, Patton Creek, Colonial Promenade, and the newly opened ”The Grove” shopping center
- Convenient access to I-459 and I-65
With the classic “hometown” feel of a 1920′s neighborhood, homes for sale in Chace Lake feature a variety of building materials, such as brick, concrete siding, and shakes. The architectural firm of Dungan & Nequette designed the charming Craftsman and English Cottage facades of the homes for sale in this neighborhood. The work of this talented design firm has been featured in many of the best shelter magazines, including Southern Accents and Veranda.
Homes for sale in Chace Lake Subdivision, Hoover, Alabama range in price from the $230,000′s to about the middle $350,000′s, depending on the choice of home plan, and the options the home buyer chooses. Signature Homes, which has been featured on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, is the builder for this neighborhood.
Chace Lake Entrance View
Subdivision amenities for Chace Lake include:
- Clubhouse
- Swimming Pool
- 40 Acre Park
- 9 Acre Lake
- Sidewalks
- Streetlights
- Distance Measured Fitness Trails
- Open Air Pavilions
- Green Spaces
- Hoover Schools
Homes for sale in Chace Lake Subdivision are zoned for Riverchase Elementary, Berry Middle School, and Spain Park High School.
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Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. Home prices may be subject to change.
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109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
If you would like to view homes for sale in Chace Lake, or any other homes for sale in the Birmingham, Alabama area, REALTOR® SHANNON HOLMES would be happy to work with you. You may contact her at (205) 706-3975, or by email on the contact form below:
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Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
CHAPEL CREEK SUBDIVISION HOMES FOR SALE HOOVER ALABAMA LISTINGS
Just listed!!! Chapel Creek Home for Sale - 552 Twin Creek Road
Chapel Creek Subdivision in Hoover, Alabama is a lovely neighborhood of one and two-level traditional homes being built by the award-winning Signature Homes. When Extreme Makeover: Home Edition came to town, Signature Homes was the building group chosen to build a home in less than a week for a deserving young family, because they are known for their great floor plans and high quality of building.
There are 106 homes planned for the neighborhood, designed in classic Birmingham architectural styles that one might find in areas such as Redmont. One-level cottages have between 2300 and 2600 square feet, and two-level homes up to 3500 square feet. Larger homes in the subdivision have 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths, plus a big bonus room that can be used as a fifth bedroom, if needed. Featuring main level master bedrooms and garages, there are several styles of homes for sale in Chapel Creek:
- Georgian
- French
- English Cottage
- Tudor
- Craftsman
Homes for sale in the neighborhood of Chapel Creek, Hoover, Alabama range in price from about $322,000 to $499,900+.
Chapel Creek Subdivision in Hoover, Alabama is located in the “heart of Hoover”, just off of Patton Chapel Road in the Bluff Park area. Two entrances provide access to Patton Chapel Road, which intersects with Highway 31. This incredibly convenient location is close to a variety of amenities:
- Gwin Elementary , less than 5 minutes from Chapel Creek
- Simmons Middle School , less than 5 minutes from Chapel Creek, and across from Gwin Elementary
- Hoover High School
- Regions Park
- Riverchase Galleria
- Patton Creek
- The Summit
- Brookwood Mall
- Numerous other shopping districts
- I-459
- I-65
- Highway 150
- Highway 280
- Various Churches
- Doctor’s Offices
- Brookwood Hospital, Children’s Hospital, UAB Medical Center, & Shelby Baptist Medical Center are only minutes away
- City of Hoover Complex – Police Station, Library, Recreation Center, Senior Center, and more
- Several Public and Private Golf Courses
- Wonderful Restaurants
Please refer to the post “FUN & ENTERTAINMENT LINKS WHEN MOVING TO BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA”on this website for more valuable information about things to see and do in the Birmingham, Alabama area.
You may view homes for sale in the Birmingham area by clicking:
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Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
RealtySouth
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Please contact Shannon Holmes at (205) 706-3975 for more information on Chapel Creek Subdivision homes for sale in Hoover, Alabama.
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Monday, June 29th, 2009
The Preserve Pool and Town Hall
SHOP THE PRESERVE SUBDIVISION HOOVER ALABAMA HOMES FOR SALE
The Preserve Subdivision, Hoover, Alabama has homes for sale with amenities that will make you feel as though you have stepped back in time to a simpler lifestyle, when waving to your neighbor on their front porch as you strolled to the park for a picnic, was a relaxed way of living. With its “Norman Rockwell” presence, The Preserve in Hoover, Alabama surrounds you with the amenities of a classic American town:
- Community Clubhouse with kitchen, known as The Preserve Town Hall
- Community Pool for the enjoyment of the residents
- Village Green Park adjacent to the Pool
- Founder’s Park with a gazebo and picnic table
- Heritage Park with its pond and gazebo
- The Preserve Market Retail Shops
- Ponds and trails
- Extra-wide sidewalks on both sides of the street
- Charming front yard fences on cottages and townhouses
- Architectural attention to detail
- Award-winning builders
- Classic American Home Styles (Please refer to the post, “THE PRESERVE HOOVER ALABAMA HOMES FOR SALE” on this site.)
- Great home choices – Flats (above retail center), townhouses, cottages, manors
- Homes for sale in The Preserve have upscale home features such as hardwood flooring, beautiful mouldings, and granite counter tops
- Wood windows, and front or side porches
- Community “Market Days”
- Outdoor movies in the park
- Moss Rock Festival (music, food, art & design exhibits)
- The Preserve Jazz Festival
- Adjacent to Moss Rock Preserve
- Hoover Schools
- Convenient to numerous shopping districts, including Patton Creek and the Riverchase Galleria
- Regions Park is nearby
- Much to see and do in the Birmingham area (Please refer to the post “FUN & ENTERTAINMENT LINKS WHEN MOVING TO BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA” on this site.)
Homes for sale in The Preserve, Hoover, Alabama are zoned for Gwin Elementary and Simmons Middle School (both located just outside the entrance to the Preserve), and Hoover High School.
If you would like to watch a video tour of The Preserve subdivision, please refer to the post “BEAUTIFUL HOOVER ALABAMA IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!” on this site.
SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
SEARCH THE BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA MLS HERE
(To search by School District click MLS button above and then the School Search tab at the top of box)
Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Please contact Shannon Holmes for information on Birmingham, Alabama real estate and the amenities that homes for sale in The Preserve Subdivision in Hoover, Alabama have to offer.
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Sunday, June 28th, 2009
SHOP THE PRESERVE HOOVER ALABAMA HOMES FOR SALE MLS
A stroll down the sidewalks of The Preserve in Hoover, Alabama brings to mind the nostalgia of the old Doris Day movie “By the Light of the Silvery Moon” – picket fences and a wonderful mix of architectural styles that make up a classic American town. Homes for sale in The Preserve feature some of the most popular building styles:
- Craftsman Bungalow
- Southern Bungalow
- Classical Vernacular
- Victorian
- Italianate
- Jeffersonian
- Beaux-Arts
- Georgian
- Federal
- Greek Revival
Homes for sale in The Preserve in Hoover, Alabama that have been built by some of the top builders in Birmingham are:
Detail of Butler's Pantry in Marty Byrom Built Home
With great attention to architectural detail, such as porches, columns, and authentic shutters, homes for sale in The Preserve offer a sense of permanence and charm that one might find in the Garden District of New Orleans, or along the Battery in Charleston. To see a video of this neighborhood, please refer to the post “BEAUTIFUL HOOVER ALABAMA IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!“, which is on this site.
Covered Porch View to Outdoor Fireplace
From flats above the retail center, reminiscent of the French Quarter, to luxury manor homes lining Founder’s Park, homes for sale in The Preserve provide a variety of choices for the home buyer.
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Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Contact Shannon Holmes for all your Birmingham real estate questions, and to learn more about The Preserve, Hoover, Alabama homes for sale.
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Saturday, June 27th, 2009
Ross Bridge - 3745 James Hill Circle Hoover Alabama 35226
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Ross Bridge subdivision in Hoover, Alabama is made up of so much more than its neighborhoods of The Village Center, Grand Avenue, Greenside, Chalybe, Abbeyglen, Freestone Ridge, Butler Springs, Bellevue, Glasscott, Haddon, and James Hill. This is a “resort town” with over 1700 acres of master-planned amenities:
- Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort & Spa - the $100 million, 259 room luxury hotel and spa, with casual and fine dining, a pool, tennis courts, meeting and event space, wifi, and views of the golf course
- Ross Bridge Golf Course – 8191 yards long, and named the #5 Best Course You Can Play in the State” by Golfweek magazine in 2009
- Oxmoor Valley Golf Course - 54 hole course on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, which is only about a 5 minute drive from Ross Bridge
- Parks, Ponds, and Jogging Trails
- Ross Bridge Community Pool
- Ross Bridge Town Center Retail Shops
- Award – winning home plans
- Architectural controls for a pleasing look
- Variety of housing and pricing levels
- Hoover Schools – Deer Valley Elementary, Simmons Middle, Hoover High
- Convenient to several large shopping areas, including The Riverchase Galleria and Patton Creek
- Easy access to I-459 and Birmingham.
As you leave the lovely Ross Bridge at night, be sure to glance across the fairway at the spectacular castle-like hotel. Lit up at night, it is a wonder to behold!
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If you would like to view a video tour of this sudivision, please refer to the post “BEAUTIFUL HOOVER ALABAMA IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!” , which can be found on this site.
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Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
REALTOR® SHANNON HOLMES is a Birmingham native and 25 year resident of Hoover, Alabama. Her expert advice could be very beneficial to those who wish to buy a home or relocate.
SHANNON HOLMES (205) 706-3975
RealtySouth
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Saturday, June 13th, 2009
Whether selling your home in Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Inverness, or the communities along the Highway 280 Corridor to Chelsea, it is important to correctly set the price for your home in order to make your home competitive with other properties in the area. That is why you need the professional advice of REALTOR® Shannon Holmes, who will provide you with the necessary information to correctly price your home for the maximum return. Several things must be considered when pricing your home :
- how well the home has been maintained
- any improvements or repairs that need to be made
- how quickly that you need to sell
- and most important of all, the current market conditions.
The market value of a home is generally considered to be the price at which it would sell, as it sits in its current condition, in a time frame of about 30 to 120 days.
If the asking price of your home in Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Inverness, or the communities along the Highway 280 Corridor to Chelsea should be too high, then these factors could come into play:
- A decrease in the pool of buyers for your property may occur by placing it out of reach for buyers that might have been interested had it been fairly priced.
- Your home might be used as an unfavorable price comparison with another property that is more reasonably priced.
- You will most likely limit the number of showings because other REALTORS® may consider it a waste of time, effort, and gas to bring clients to a home that is out of line with the rest of the neighborhood.
- Your home will become “shopworn”, and people will wonder why it has not sold.
- After sitting on the market for what is perceived to be too long, a homeowner will most likely have to reduce the price of the house, perhaps to an even lower level than if it had been correctly priced all along.
- An appraisal is nearly always required when purchasing a home in Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Inverness, or the communities along the Highway 280 Corridor to Chelsea. If the appraisal comes in for less than the amount of the contract, then the agreement becomes void, and negotiations will have to start over. At that point the buyers may decide to walk away, even if the sales price is adjusted to match the appraisal. What a waste that would be!
In the end, a correctly priced, well-maintained home is more likely to bring a quicker sale, and for more money. That is why the good advice of a REALTOR® like Shannon Holmes can prove invaluable.
Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Shannon Holmes (205) 706-3975 shholmes@realtysouth.com
RealtySouth
109 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
USE THE SEARCH BOX AT THE TOP RIGHT TO FIND INFORMATION ON A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE IN BEAUTIFUL HOOVER ALABAMA.
Amazing affordability and a wealth of options and amenities in real estate make Hoover, Alabama one of America’s best places to live. Money Magazine named Hoover to its “Top 100 Best Places to Live” for 2006. Forbes just ranked Birmingham #28 on its list of “Most Affordable Cities” for 2009, which draws national attention to the surrounding market when homeowners are considering a move. No matter what needs or price range you may have, Hoover has it all!
One popular choice is the tree-lined, traditional neighborhood of Green Valley. This charming area surrounds the lovely Star Lake and Hoover Country Club. Improvements to the 6,776 yards long golf course at Hoover Country Club began on March 15th , 2010. Three holes have been redesigned, new lakes have been put in, and numerous other upgrades made to make this area even more beautiful. Situated on large lots, the homes in this community are nearby to schools, shopping, and entertainment. You may want to put your guests up at the impressive Wynfrey Hotel, then take them out on the town. Whether spending an afternoon at the library, an evening at the local movie cineplex, or dining out, this area is just minutes away from it all!
If a new home is what you seek, then The Preserve may appeal to you with its Town Center retail area, Clubhouse, and neighborhood pool. Homes in this area range from cottages to manors. Each year a Jazz Festival is hosted here. Immediately adjacent to this community is the Moss Rock Preserve, a favorite place for hiking and nature watching.
Another new home community is the fabulous Ross Bridge, with home prices between the $200,000′s to over $1 million. Ross Bridge has the great honor of having been named, “Best Community in America” for 2010. Within this development you will find a shopping area, the incredible castle-like Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort and Spa, and the Robert Trent Jones golf course which each year is host to the Regions Charity Golf Classic ranked as the #1 Champions Tour event by Sports Illustrated.
Two of Hoover’s newest communities are the highly popular Chace Lake in the Riverchase area, and Water’s Edge at Bent River. Both offer great amenities such as a community clubhouse or cabana, and pool.
Just off of Highway 150, and convenient to shopping and schools, is the beautiful Trace Crossings. Whether you desire a view lot or a lake home, this community can accommodate your needs. Homes in this area surround Trace Crossings Elementary, Hoover High Freshman Campus, and Hoover High School (recently featured on MTV’s Two A Days for its outstanding football program).
Another wonderful area is Greystone, a sprawling community of magnificent homes encompassing two world class golf courses. The Greystone Founders Golf Course was formerly home to what is now the Regions Charity Golf Championship. Located off the Highway 280 Corridor, and close to nearly every amenity, these neighborhoods are sure to delight. From garden home to golf course mansion, this highly popular area has much to offer.
All this and more can be found in the beautiful city of Hoover, whose motto is “Hoover’s Happening!”
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SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR®
(205) 706-3975
109 Inverness Plaza
Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily represent HomeServices South’s positions, strategies or opinions.
Please contact Shannon Holmes for more information on Birmingham Alabama real estate and let her show you why beautiful Hoover, Alabama is a great place to live.
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Thursday, March 19th, 2009
USE THE SEARCH BOX AT THE TOP RIGHT TO FIND BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA BEST PLACES TO LIVE, OR SEARCH THE QUICK LINKS AT THE END OF THIS POST.
Recently TV’s Craig Ferguson performed at The Comedy Club in Hoover, a large suburb of Birmingham, Alabama. “I have NEVER seen a place more MISREPRESENTED in my LIFE “ , he said. “It’s all MODERN and everything. The people are SO FRIENDLY, and I had the BEST Philly cheesesteak sandwich I have EVER had in my life! I’M MOVING HERE!” , he exclaimed.
As I sat in that Saturday night audience enjoying his show, I wondered how many others HAD NO IDEA what WORLD CLASS AMENITIES Birmingham, and its outlying areas, have to offer. From Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa to the five star Highlands Bar and Grill Restaurant; from the boutiques of Homewood and the Villages of Mountain Brook, to the fabulous shopping of The Summit, Riverchase Galleria, and Brookwood Mall; from SOUTHERN LIVING and SOUTHERN ACCENTS magazines toPepper Place design center; Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center to Regions Park; from the incredible estates of Mountain Brook to the explosion of new home communities , such as Greystone, along the 280 corridor; from top doctors to UAB Medical Center, Birmingham is one of the nation’s best kept secrets for amenities versus affordability.
More good news for the Birmingham real estate market is that Birmingham, Alabama now ranks #4 on the nation’s list of places for a home price rebound, according to the Birmingham Business Journal.
Birmingham was just named #46 on the list of the country’s largest metropolitan areas for quality of life, based on “well-rounded markets with healthy economies, moderate costs of living, light traffic, impressive housing stocks and high-powered educational systems” ( Birmingham ranks No. 46 for quality of life – Birmingham Business Journal).
Birmingham, and its surrounding communities have it all: great homes, fine dining and entertainment, incomparable sports, amazing shopping, terrific schools, world-renowned medical facilities, breathtaking scenery, and unbelievable weather, in a city that mixes trendy with traditional.
Friendly and sophisticated, Birmingham has all the amenities of Atlanta or LA , without the never-ending traffic congestion, or exorbitant cost of living. Whether your style is “English Cottage“, or “Tudor Castle”, you will find that Birmingham truly is a “Magic City”.
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Information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed.
Contact: SHANNON HOLMES, REALTOR® (205) 706-3975
109 Inverness Plaza
Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Please contact Shannon Holmes for more information on real estate in Birmingham, Alabama, one of the best places to live.
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